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In this collection of essays, Scruton (Univ. of Oxford), who writes on a wide range of subjects, makes an important distinction that people approach music, at least in Western societies, in two ways: by listening and by hearing. Listeners include those who attend concerts, especially of classical music; the latter are a much wider audience, encompassing those who hear, or overhear, music in elevators. He exp...Log In or Sign Up to Read More